New Orleans @ Memphis props

Among all players in the league, Trey Murphy III comes in at the 78th percentile, putting up an enormous 14.9 points per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Trey Murphy III measures in the 96th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, averaging 7.8 per game since the start of last season. Trey Murphy III has tallied 30.8 minutes per game since the start of last season, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 79th percentile. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Grizzlies). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

This year, the opposition's starting SGs have tallied 6.1 3-point attempts per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Pelicans, creating a strong matchup. The most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Desmond Bane will likely see a rise in productivity in all facets of the game on account of possessing the home court advantage in this game.

In terms of scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game rates weakest in the NBA this year. The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Dejounte Murray figures to suffer a reduction in output in all stat categories due to playing away from home in this game.

In terms of scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game rates weakest in the NBA this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have compiled 9.9 points per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, marking this as a tough matchup for offensive output. The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. CJ McCollum will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to reduce stat production in all stat categories.

Javonte Green has been called for 2.0 personal fouls per game over the last 11 games, 0.8 more than he's been called for over the course of the season. In terms of scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game rates weakest in the NBA this year. The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup vs. the Memphis Grizzlies may be a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.6 foul shots per game over the last 12 games (3rd-least in the NBA). Javonte Green should suffer a drop-off in production in all facets of the game on account of being on the road in this game.

This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied 9.1 shot attempts per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Pelicans, making this a challenging matchup. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Compared to last season's 15.8 clip, Brandon Ingram's shots from the field have spiked this season to 19.4 per game. Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram rates in the 86th percentile for three-pointers hit while on the road, compiling 2.3 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Brandon Ingram comes in at the 81st percentile for playing time, putting up a colossal 32.0 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The matchup against Memphis is a positive one; when the Memphis Grizzlies are playing at home, they have allowed the 9th-most points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (15.8). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Grizzlies).

Brandon Clarke has successfully made 56.9% of his shot attempts from the field this year, ranking him in the 87th percentile among all players in the league. The clash with Yves Missi ranks in the 100th percentile with the opposing team's starting Cs sinking a massive 63.5% of their three-point shots this year when they are playing at home. The most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Brandon Clarke is expected to see a rise in effectiveness across the board due to owning the home court advantage in this contest.

The most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games while playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Scotty Pippen Jr. will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court usually increases stat production in all facets of the game.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has attempted 10.6 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has attempted 4.6 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 more than he's attempted overall this season. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a rise in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the fastest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Grizzlies). The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the league, Yves Missi comes in at the 7th percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, posting 0.0 per game this year. In terms of scoring, the New Orleans Pelicans's lackluster 103.5 points per game rates weakest in the NBA this year. The rate of shots scored against Brandon Clarke has been very low (41.4%) when he is on his home court and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year (7th percentile). The 3rd-most lethargic tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the New Orleans Pelicans. The number of fouls drawn by opposing starting Cs against Brandon Clarke has been quite low this year (3.0 foul shots per game when they have the home court advantage: 22nd percentile).

Jaren Jackson Jr. has shot and missed 3.4 three-point shots per game this year, putting him in the company of the worst players in the NBA by this standard: 78th percentile for misses . Among all players in the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. slots into the 97th percentile for personal fouls, averaging a colossal 3.2 fouls per game this year. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from being pitted against the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the New Orleans Pelicans).

Ja Morant has totaled 25.1 points per game over the last 9 games, 4.3 more than he's totaled over the course of the season. Ja Morant has attempted 5.7 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 9 games, 1.9 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. Ja Morant has played 35.3 minutes per game over the last 9 games, 8.0 more than he's played overall this season. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 7.1 3-point attempts per game (3rd-most in the NBA) against the New Orleans Pelicans, creating a positive matchup. The most up-tempo pace home team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Memphis Grizzlies.

Luke Kennard has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Jake LaRavia has gone over 5.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Santi Aldama has gone over 9.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Smart has gone over 8.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Elfrid Payton has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Jay Huff has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.